Which of the Following Types of Neighborhood Resources Has Been

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of neighborhood resources has been shown to improve school performance and family functioning for children in low-income neighborhoods?

• A) the National Merit Scholars program, which recognizes academic talent
• B) DARE, a police-sponsored program aimed at preventing drug use among children
• C) the Better Beginnings, Better Futures Project, which pairs enrichment programs with home visits
• D) the Best Buddy program, which pairs inner-city children with children of affluent families for weekend excursions

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Definitions:

Mechanical Interference

Disruption or alteration of a process or function due to the physical interaction between mechanical components.

Uterine Wall

The muscular wall of the uterus, consisting of three layers, which stretches during pregnancy and contracts during labor.

Cluster

A group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together.

Implantation

The process by which an embryo attaches itself to the wall of the uterus at the start of pregnancy.